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psv · 16 December 2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Well said and I agree Patrick,

I think that is one cool piece!

Not $12,500 cool, but at the right discount perhaps.

Lanfor · 16 December 2011, 08:33 AM

I think JLC are such a great brand. They're in my top 5 favourite watch brands :)

Mar122 · 16 December 2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lanfor

I think JLC are such a great brand. They're in my top 5 favourite watch brands :)

JLC is also in my top 5... The Grand Reverso is an absolute gem

ocwatching · 16 December 2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

I think that is one cool piece!

Not $12,500 cool, but at the right discount perhaps.

YUP...that's what ultimately held me back...
its VERY cool..just not $12.5 cool...if it was near $10k maybe...

Bmonroy17 · 16 December 2011, 11:15 AM

I adore JLC, one of the best values on the swiss market. Great heritage, very different pieces, and great prices. I have enjoyed my Squadra very much for the past 6 months. They have a watch for every taste i think.

I like the fact that not many people know about them. haha

AP's have had most of my attention lately but an NSA alarm on the used market is just a great deal I think. decisions decisions

DD GT3 RD · 16 December 2011, 12:42 PM

I mean look at these deals for complicated watches.

From 50 to 24k for a gold perpetual calendar alarm
http://market.watchprosite.com/?show...oultre+Master*

58 to 29k master control tourbillon
FS- Jaeger Tourbillion Steel MINTY - Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum

aboen · 16 December 2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

I think that is one cool piece!

Not $12,500 cool, but at the right discount perhaps.

$7850 cool

Kapture1 · 16 December 2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

I am not sure how it can get any better than this...

psv · 16 December 2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aboen

$7850 cool

Bro, at that price I would be a buyer, Drew. You can arrange that for me, right? ;-)

Mosco · 16 December 2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

Bro, at that price I would be a buyer, Drew. You can arrange that for me, right? ;-)

I'm in line after you, Patrick!

FeelingTheBlues · 16 December 2011, 04:12 PM

JLC is a great brand! They clearly aren't as popular as Rolex or Omega but I think anybody who knows a bit about watches will enjoy their pieces.

mdtddd2007 · 16 December 2011, 04:13 PM

For the money JLC is great.

wantonebad · 17 December 2011, 06:04 AM

Good thread guys, great info and spirited opinions!

aboen · 17 December 2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Bro, at that price I would be a buyer, Drew. You can arrange that for me, right? ;-)

I would snag one up too…especially the Euro version

. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it around 7.5k – 8k after the hype dies down a bit. There is already one (US version) selling for under retail at the other forum.

psv · 17 December 2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aboen

I would snag one up too…especially the Euro version

. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it around 7.5k – 8k after the hype dies down a bit. There is already one (US version) selling for under retail at the other forum.

Saw that one, $9,750 I think it was.

That is exactly the problem with JLC from a value standpoint. It doesn't retain it.

cparks555 · 17 December 2011, 06:14 AM

Great watches that seem to fly under the radar for the most part IMO. I picked up a Navy Seal a few months back that was ordered straight from JLC, unfortunately when it arrived there was something stuck to the inside of the crystal. Back to JLC for six weeks, kind of a bummer.

TSW · 17 December 2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cparks555

Great watches that seem to fly under the radar for the most part IMO. I picked up a Navy Seal a few months back that was ordered straight from JLC, unfortunately when it arrived there was something stuck to the inside of the crystal. Back to JLC for six weeks, kind of a bummer.

Sounds like one of Patricks experience with JLC

1675-David · 17 December 2011, 06:32 AM

I saw a JLC Navy Seal in the wild today in a small town in Sweden

Great looking watch!! Now if I could just work out how their homepage works...

psv · 17 December 2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

I saw a JLC Navy Seal in the wild today in a small town in Sweden

Great looking watch!! Now if I could just work out how their homepage works...

My frist JLC Navy Seal Alarm had problems with date change, like the wheels didn't connect correctly to advance them. The AD express-ordered a new one and swapped it out.

My JLC Master Chrono boutique edition was even worse out of box. When trying to pushing the crown from the outward position after setting time or date the dial and movement moved!? Only .5-1mm or so but it seemed absurd that they somehow hadn't fastened the movement inside the case. Straight to the boutique in Beverly Hills and onto service, it came back working perfectly. Lack of QA in my limited experience.

Still, they produce some stellar movements and design. I guess I've just been particularly unlucky. Or not.

Andad · 17 December 2011, 09:02 AM

I like the JLC range but in each style at a price point I can find one I like better in another brand.

IMO you will find real love for JLC on a JLC Forum.

capote · 17 December 2011, 10:03 AM

JLC have some great watches. The classic Reverso never goes out of style. But they have some gimmicky watches as well. "Navy Seals". Really? And I really hate the fake lume on the Reverso 1930 (1931?) tribute and the Polaris tribute. All in all it is a great brand though.

Mosco · 17 December 2011, 11:24 AM

My absolute fave:

brkanand · 18 December 2011, 09:45 AM

Such a informative thread! Thank you all!

Timber Loftis · 18 December 2011, 06:33 PM

I'm a JLC fan. Love the Navy Seals limited for being a big chunky chunk of a great durable watch, love the MC for being affordable refinement. A good brand that spans the breadth of the market, from the affordable to the, well, higher end.

A buddy of mine has a Navy Seals, love that watch.

Sarajevo · 19 December 2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mosco

i am not sure how it can get any better than this...

+1

jwalther · 21 December 2011, 09:49 PM

Just picked up my first JLC. I see a Reverso in my future at some point, but thought I might start with something a little more flexible. This one will pull double duty as a pure dress watch, as well as complimenting (hopefully) khaki/sport shirt office wear.

Bmonroy17 · 22 December 2011, 04:10 AM

My 2nd JLC watch will be this fine piece. I think JLC hit a homerun with this model. It's priced very well i think, around 7500.00 grey market. The gold model is nice too but not my cup of tea.

ocwatching · 22 December 2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by aboen

I would snag one up too…especially the Euro version

. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it around 7.5k – 8k after the hype dies down a bit. There is already one (US version) selling for under retail at the other forum.

wow...can't wait for it to get to this point...but I highly doubt it...

love the piece..but better be a keeper...

fc3s2k · 22 December 2011, 03:59 PM

I would love to own a reverso!!

orangejuicy · 23 December 2011, 01:04 AM

Yah, I think the Reverso Grande series (GMT, SunMoon, Date) are still some of my favorite watches even though I ended up selling them (just thought they looked a little small on my wrist and I"m going through a bigger watch phase at the moment) but I don't have one bad thing to say about JLC. And that duometre is one of my, probably unattainable, grails.

16 December 2011, 08:33 AM	#32
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	I think JLC are such a great brand. They're in my top 5 favourite watch brands :) __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

16 December 2011, 11:15 AM	#35
Bmonroy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So-Cal Watch: your SIX Posts: 277	I adore JLC, one of the best values on the swiss market. Great heritage, very different pieces, and great prices. I have enjoyed my Squadra very much for the past 6 months. They have a watch for every taste i think. I like the fact that not many people know about them. haha AP's have had most of my attention lately but an NSA alarm on the used market is just a great deal I think. decisions decisions __________________

16 December 2011, 04:12 PM	#41
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	JLC is a great brand! They clearly aren't as popular as Rolex or Omega but I think anybody who knows a bit about watches will enjoy their pieces. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

17 December 2011, 06:04 AM	#43
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	Good thread guys, great info and spirited opinions! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

17 December 2011, 09:02 AM	#50
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	I like the JLC range but in each style at a price point I can find one I like better in another brand. IMO you will find real love for JLC on a JLC Forum. __________________ E

16 December 2011, 12:42 PM	#36
DD GT3 RD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 428	I mean look at these deals for complicated watches. From 50 to 24k for a gold perpetual calendar alarm http://market.watchprosite.com/?show...oultre+Master* 58 to 29k master control tourbillon FS- Jaeger Tourbillion Steel MINTY - Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum

16 December 2011, 04:13 PM	#42
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	For the money JLC is great.

17 December 2011, 06:14 AM	#46
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	Great watches that seem to fly under the radar for the most part IMO. I picked up a Navy Seal a few months back that was ordered straight from JLC, unfortunately when it arrived there was something stuck to the inside of the crystal. Back to JLC for six weeks, kind of a bummer.

17 December 2011, 06:32 AM	#48
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,010	I saw a JLC Navy Seal in the wild today in a small town in Sweden Great looking watch!! Now if I could just work out how their homepage works...

17 December 2011, 10:03 AM	#51
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	JLC have some great watches. The classic Reverso never goes out of style. But they have some gimmicky watches as well. "Navy Seals". Really? And I really hate the fake lume on the Reverso 1930 (1931?) tribute and the Polaris tribute. All in all it is a great brand though.

17 December 2011, 11:24 AM	#52
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	My absolute fave: __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

18 December 2011, 09:45 AM	#53
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Such a informative thread! Thank you all!

18 December 2011, 06:33 PM	#54
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I'm a JLC fan. Love the Navy Seals limited for being a big chunky chunk of a great durable watch, love the MC for being affordable refinement. A good brand that spans the breadth of the market, from the affordable to the, well, higher end. A buddy of mine has a Navy Seals, love that watch.

21 December 2011, 09:49 PM	#56
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	Just picked up my first JLC. I see a Reverso in my future at some point, but thought I might start with something a little more flexible. This one will pull double duty as a pure dress watch, as well as complimenting (hopefully) khaki/sport shirt office wear. __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

22 December 2011, 03:59 PM	#59
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	I would love to own a reverso!! __________________

23 December 2011, 01:04 AM	#60
orangejuicy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jordan Location: New York City Watch: less for now Posts: 556	Yah, I think the Reverso Grande series (GMT, SunMoon, Date) are still some of my favorite watches even though I ended up selling them (just thought they looked a little small on my wrist and I"m going through a bigger watch phase at the moment) but I don't have one bad thing to say about JLC. And that duometre is one of my, probably unattainable, grails.

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